Project Lead, Fodder Production at Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited

Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited (Sahel) is a leading management consulting firm focused on the agricultural and nutrition sectors in Africa. We partner with government agencies, private sector companies and leading international development organizations to conduct research, analyze policies, develop strategies, and implement programs that promote sustainable food security and improved nutrition. We have worked on a variety of projects across West Africa, including in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Lead, Fodder Production

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• We are currently seeking a Project Lead in Fodder Production and Management for Advancing Local Dairy Development in Nigeria Program (ALDDN). Through the program, Sahel/ALDDN seeks to improve and develop the dairy sector in Nigeria and increase dairy productivity through increase access to better feed and fodder to dairy farmers.

Responsibilities
The project lead officer for feed and fodder will:

• Supervise and implement the fodder production component of ALDDN program in the project implementation areas (5 states)
• Develop and monitor strategic business plans, work plans and training modules with project partners to ensure private sector participation and sustainability beyond the program life span
• Conduct training on fodder and forage management for the Crop Farmers/Youth farmers
• Provide training on improved approaches to production, harvesting, processing and storage techniques of both new and existing fodder crop in Nigeria context
• Conduct training on fodder storage, preservation technologies like silage and hay making
• Provide appropriate suggestions to the Program Manager to promote programming focused on livestock production and productivity
• Organize project meetings, reports and capacity building for the team and crop farmers
• Oversee capacity of the fodder production and commercialization
• Contribute to the cross-cutting goals of the program
• All other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Requirements

• Master's Degree, B.Agric qualification.
• 6 - 8 years Experience.

Application Closing Date
5th March, 2021.